The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation: Charles G. Greenshields, Q.C., of Montreal founded The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation in 1955, in memory of his mother. The Foundation provides financial assistance to artists who work in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpting or printmaking, are in the early or developmental stage of their career, and demonstrate a commitment … [Read more…]
The Saskatchewan Arts Board: This board has established adjudication procedures for all funding programs, which ensure applications are assessed by qualified people. Deadlines vary from program to program but remain consistent from year-to-year, with applications usually due on the 1st or 15th of a particular month. Applications must be submitted or postmarked by the deadline … [Read more…]
The Saskatchewan Foundation for the Arts (SFA): This is a public foundation dedicated solely to creating a legacy of financial support for the arts and artists in Saskatchewan, through the generous financial support of individuals, organizations and corporations. http://www.saskartsfoundation.com/
Vancouver Foundation: This is Canada’s largest community foundation. They work with donors to support a wide range of community projects in: arts, animal welfare, education, environment, homelessness, children, youth, health, social development, and disabilities. The foundation holds over 1200 endowment funds. http://vancouverfoundation.ca/
Toronto Arts Council Foundation: TACF was established in July, 1995, as a Toronto-based repository for legacies and other gifts from individuals, families, corporations and trusts that wish to support the arts in Toronto. It encourages partnerships between public and private sectors and supports artists and arts organizations seeking innovative arts initiatives across all disciplines. http://www.torontoartscouncil.org/ … [Read more…]
Ontario Arts Foundation: The foundation holds over 270 endowments established by individuals, foundations, corporations and arts organizations. It has assets of more than $40 million and disburses over $2 million in support of the arts in Ontario each year. http://www.ontarioartsfoundation.on.ca/
Ontario Arts Council: OACF is a public charitable foundation established in 1991 to encourage and facilitate private giving to the arts. The OACF works closely with donors to establish endowments, to create awards, grants and scholarships, to develop selection criteria, and to set up qualified, respected selection panels. http://www.arts.on.ca/site4.aspx
Nanaimo Community Foundation: With hopes of assisting in the positive development of the local community, the Nanaimo Community Foundation has set the following goals: to develop awareness, respect and appreciation of the ARTS; to support initiatives within Nanaimo that promote full access to services for children and their families; to assist in making the lifelong … [Read more…]
The Canada Council for the Arts: This council is a national arm’s length agency which provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, media arts, music, theatre, writing and publishing, interdisciplinary work and performance art, and visual arts. http://www.canadacouncil.ca/
Calgary Arts Development: invests municipal arts funding from the City of Calgary to support operating costs and special projects for arts organizations in Calgary. They invest in 119 organizations of all artistic disciplines through annual operating grants. In addition, they invest in 25-50 special projects in a given year. http://calgaryartsdevelopment.com/content/community-investment